The Korean forward has been one of the key figures in Tottenham’s squad over the years and was named club captain after Hugo Lloris left for MLS side LAFC last summer. Since 2015, Son has made 408 appearances for north London and scored 162 goals, and has also been a charm during Jose Mourinho’s reign, but they haven’t always matched.
The son began to think about WHAT HORSE FOR SPURS?
Son will next be in action for Tottenham, now managed by Ange Postecoglou, on August 10 when they play the final friendly of the season against Bayern Munich. The north London side will kick off their 2024-25 season on August 19 against newly promoted Leicester City.
which led to Mourinho disparaging him during the match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The forward admitted he was shaken by the manager's outburst in front of all his team-mates, but cooled down when he received an apology.WHAT SON HEUNG-MIN SAID
In an interview with EAFC, the 32-year-old said: “Mourinho once said to me during a game. [He said] ‘I don’t think you want to play a team like Burnley or Stoke (tough game)’ in front of all the players and I was so upset about this as I am not even 18-19 years old to be treated like this.
Later after the game, the coach texted me: ‘I know you understand that I didn’t mean to target you and hurt you. But I have to make sure that the other players are not lazy and I have to show them that by telling the best player in the team and for me that player is you.” And after reading this text I feel good.”
WHAT ABOUT SPURS?
Son will next be in action for Tottenham, who are now coached by Ange Postecoglou, on August 10 when they play the final friendly of the season against Bayern Munich. The north London outfit will kick off their 2024-25 season on August 19 against newly promoted Leicester City.